Press Releases

Hoeven: Interior Deputy Secretary Nominee Commits to Work on Genetic Diversity for TRNP Wild Horses

WASHINGTON – At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today, Senator John Hoeven secured a commitment from Shannon Estenoz, the nominee to serve as Deputy Secretary...

Hoeven Statement on Passing of Former Senator Jim Inhofe

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma: “As a longtime member of Congress, Jim Inhofe sought...

Hoeven Statement Celebrating Independence Day

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement in honor of Independence Day 2024: “On the Fourth of July, we commemorate the Declaration of Independence and celebrate the...

Hoeven: DOT Selects Skywest to Extend EAS Contract, Continuing Service to Jamestown & Devils Lake

BISMARCK, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected SkyWest Airlines, Inc. (SkyWest) to continue to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at...

Hoeven: Collaborative Combat Aircraft Will Help Fill Gaps in U.S. Warfighting Capabilities, Create Unmatched Operational Flexibility

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – At GrandSky today, Senator John Hoeven reviewed the Valkyrie unmanned aerial system (UAS), an Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) / Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) developed and manufactured...

Hoeven: With Terminal Expansion, Hector International to be the Best Airport From Minneapolis to Seattle

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today helped break ground on Hector International Airport’s Terminal Expansion Project. The nearly $200 million project includes expanding the current terminal building to nine...

Hoeven: SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Deference, Major Win for Pushing Back on Overreaching Federal Regulations

BISMARCK, N.D. — Senator John Hoeven today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6 to 3 decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine, a court precedent...

Hoeven: Project ULTRA is Underway, Accelerating Practical UAS Applications for the Military

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today joined the partners of Project ULTRA, an unmanned aerial systems (UAS) initiative the senator established and funded, in showcasing the first simulation...

Hoeven Marks Grand Opening of Milton Earl Affordable Housing Development in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven today marked the grand opening of the Milton Earl Apartments, a $14 million, 42-unit affordable housing complex in Fargo that will serve tenants age...

Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Ensure Access to National Grasslands, Advance Livestock & Energy Priorities

DICKINSON, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, this week hosted U.S. Forest Service (USFS)...

Hoeven: Nearly $24 Million Awarded to Enhance Roadway Safety in West Fargo

WASHINGTON – Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Transportation Appropriations Committee, today announced a $23 million award to City of West Fargo for the 9th Street NE Grade...

Hoeven Working to Secure Future ISR, Counter-UAS & Unmanned R&D Initiatives in Red River Valley

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Senator John Hoeven this week hosted General Kenneth Wilsbach, Commander of the Air Combat Command (ACC), in Grand Forks to discuss current and future Air Force...